Total cook time was 4 1/2 minutes and it was ready to eat after cooling for another 1-2 minutes. I have to tell you I overcooked it by 30 seconds and the noodles were all stuck together. Also I got 1 piece of chicken that was a bit rubbery and other with a bit of gristle stuck to it. So, that really turned me off my lunch. The peanut sauce was nice and zesty just like it says on the box but it was really the only thing this meal had going for it. Once again not enough veggies. 2 thumbs down.